Por Larranaga Petit Corona Cigar Review
- Brand: Por Larranaga
- Length: 5 1/8 inches (129 mm)
- Ring: 42
- Score: 3.5/5
Origin and Format
The Por Larranaga Petit Corona is from Cuba and comes in the Petit Corona (Mareva) format. It has a size of 129 x 16.67 mm and a ring of 42. It weighs 8.46 g and is hand - made.
Appearance
The looks are classic and discreet. The band is different from most other Cuban marcas. The wrapper has no visible imperfections and the triple cap is accurately applied, but the wrapper is dry. Appearance rating: 4/5.
Construction
The construction is globally satisfying. The draw is not too tight, producing slightly greyish ash, and the burn line is usually straight. However, in the last third, it was hard to keep the cigar lit a couple of times. Construction rating: 4/5.
Flavor
- One third: The pre - draw has a lot of spice. The first pulls have sweet and spicy smoke with a nutty, almond aftertaste, and a hint of honey.
- Two thirds: It deploys solid woody flavors with a spicy aftertaste in the back of the throat.
- Three thirds: The spice disappears and harsh leathery notes appear. Flavor rating: 3.5/5.
Value
At about $6 each when bought in a cabinet of 50, it is not very expensive. Value rating: 4/5.
It's important to find the optimal aging time for this cigar. 3 - 4 years of aging may eliminate the final harshness. The cigars were bought in Paris as singles and had a few months of humidor time. Price is ~$300 for a cabinet of 50.